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What is Nirvana's best song? - Results & Rankings

Discover what people think is the best!

9,993 participants
9,993 total votes

Complete Rankings

1

Serve the Servants

This song captures themes of alienation and disillusionment, emblematic of the grunge era.

Serve the Servants
486 votes4.9% of total
2

On a Plain

This song captures themes of alienation and angst, embodying the spirit of the grunge era.

On a Plain
475 votes4.8% of total
3

Dumb

The song explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the angst of a generation.

Dumb
471 votes4.7% of total
4

Polly

Nirvana captures the essence of the grunge era through themes of alienation and disillusionment.

Polly
466 votes4.7% of total
5

Radio Friendly Unit Shifter

A critique of commercialism in music, reflecting Nirvana's disillusionment with mainstream success.

Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
446 votes4.5% of total
6

Scentless Apprentice

The song explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the angst of a generation.

Scentless Apprentice
439 votes4.4% of total
7

Breed

This song captures feelings of alienation and angst, reflecting the disillusionment of a generation.

Breed
438 votes4.4% of total
8

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Nirvana's sound captures teenage angst and disillusionment, defining the cultural shift of the grunge era.

Smells Like Teen Spirit
435 votes4.4% of total
9

Lithium

This anthem captures angst and disillusionment, defining a generation's struggle with identity and societal pressure.

Lithium
434 votes4.3% of total
10

Pennyroyal Tea

This song captures the angst and disillusionment of youth, becoming an anthem for a generation.

Pennyroyal Tea
431 votes4.3% of total
11

Lake of Fire

Nirvana captures the essence of 90s youth culture through themes of alienation and disillusionment.

Lake of Fire
426 votes4.3% of total
12

Rape Me

This song captures the angst and alienation of youth, defining a generation's struggle.

Rape Me
414 votes4.1% of total
13

Plateau

The song explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, reflecting the angst of a generation.

Plateau
381 votes3.8% of total
14

All Apologies

A raw expression of vulnerability and resignation, reflecting Kurt Cobain's inner turmoil and disillusionment.

All Apologies
363 votes3.6% of total
15

Stay Away

Nirvana captures 90s youth angst through themes of alienation and disillusionment in their music.

Stay Away
332 votes3.3% of total
16

About a Girl

This iconic anthem captures the angst of youth and the struggle against societal expectations.

About a Girl
301 votes3.0% of total
17

The Man Who Sold the World

Explores themes of identity and alienation; significant for its haunting cover and cultural impact.

The Man Who Sold the World
301 votes3.0% of total
18

Where Did You Sleep Last Night

The song explores themes of longing and betrayal, showcasing raw emotion through haunting vocals.

Where Did You Sleep Last Night
273 votes2.7% of total
19

Oh Me

This iconic track explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the essence of 90s youth culture.

Oh Me
257 votes2.6% of total
20

Very Ape

Nirvana's music encapsulates themes of alienation and emotional turmoil, defining the grunge era's angst.

Very Ape
255 votes2.6% of total
21

You Know You're Right

Nirvana captures a generation's spirit through themes of alienation and disillusionment.

You Know You're Right
234 votes2.3% of total
22

Lounge Act

Nirvana captures the angst of a generation through themes of alienation and disillusionment.

Lounge Act
220 votes2.2% of total
23

Heart-Shaped Box

This song explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the essence of 90s youth angst.

Heart-Shaped Box
218 votes2.2% of total
24

Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle

The song critiques societal pressures and the struggle for personal identity, reflecting Kurt Cobain's disillusionment.

Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge on Seattle
200 votes2.0% of total
25

Territorial Pissings

This anthem captures the angst of youth and the struggle against societal expectations.

Territorial Pissings
198 votes2.0% of total
26

In Bloom

Nirvana's music embodies themes of alienation and disillusionment, defining the grunge era.

In Bloom
183 votes1.8% of total
27

Drain You

This track explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the essence of 90s grunge culture.

Drain You
183 votes1.8% of total
28

Milk It

This song captures themes of alienation and disillusionment, reflecting the angst of a generation.

Milk It
179 votes1.8% of total
29

Tourette's

Nirvana captures the essence of the grunge era, exploring themes of alienation and disillusionment.

Tourette's
158 votes1.6% of total
30

Come as You Are

This song explores themes of alienation and disillusionment, capturing the angst of a generation.

Come as You Are
154 votes1.5% of total
31

Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam

A poignant cover by Nirvana, capturing themes of isolation and the longing for acceptance.

Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam
136 votes1.4% of total
32

Something in the Way

A haunting reflection on isolation and despair, showcasing Nirvana's raw emotional depth and vulnerability.

Something in the Way
106 votes1.1% of total

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